Wash and Clay in 1 Step

[DetailArtist]

After washing the car, don't dry it, spray your clay lube on the car while its still wet, clay it, rinse again, (and lower the windows at that point so the top inch gets cleaned) THEN you dry it.

[Tuck91]

That might work on a show car but for a daily driver or a panel with overspray on it you have to really work the clay against the finish and keep the panel properly lubricated while you are doing that.

[J. A. Michaels]

Also, I believe you are shortening the lifespan of your claybar. By just using water to clay.

[DetailArtist]

Gee, and I thought the paint contaminents like overspray, tar, bugs and fallout used-up the clay!

[roushstage2]

They don't use up the clay, they fill-up the clay which should be discarded after it gets too "dirty."

[DogParkGuy]

After washing the car, don't dry it, spray your clay lube on the car while its still wet, clay it, rinse again, (and lower the windows at that point so the top inch gets cleaned) THEN you dry it.

That is what I do! Except I soap and rewash the exterior again. Takes longer but assures the surface is clean.

[synesthesia]

Yes, good idea. I wash the car first. then using the soap and water (assuming we all do the two bucket system) I use the soap and water mixture as lubricant for my claying step. This saves money on the detailer spay and I know other detailers do this also. Of course I won't reuse that same clay on other cars.

[Meticulous-Detail]

If your are going to use soap and water the Nanoskin Wash Mitt is what you want. Wash, don't dry, use the Nanoskin Wash Mitt as directed, then dry. I do this on all my details as it works well and saves time.

[Dellinger]

If your are going to use soap and water the Nanoskin Wash Mitt is what you want. Wash, don't dry, use the Nanoskin Wash Mitt as directed, then dry. I do this on all my details as it works well and saves time.

Meticulous... what shampoo are you using for the Nanoskin? I assume you are using a foam cannon also?

Thanks!
-Dellinger

[Meticulous-Detail]

If your are going to use soap and water the Nanoskin Wash Mitt is what you want. Wash, don't dry, use the Nanoskin Wash Mitt as directed, then dry. I do this on all my details as it works well and saves time.

Meticulous... what shampoo are you using for the Nanoskin? I assume you are using a foam cannon also?

Thanks!
-Dellinger

Foam cannon makes it real easy, nice thick suds. I use chemical guys citrus wash n gloss. This soap is used for stripping wax and sealant, when combined with the nano skin wash mitt you get a squeaky clean smooth finish.